★ A wonderful didrachm from Rhodes ★

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 250-229 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 6.72 g, 12 h), Mnasimachos, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Rev. ΜΝΑΣΙΜΑΧΟΣ / P - O Rose with bud to right; in field to left, Athena standing left, holding aphlaston in her right hand. Ashton 208. Karl 473. SNG Copenhagen 765. SNG München 581. SNG Keckman 538. A beautifully toned and very well centered example struck in high relief. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Dr. F. Sternberg on 6 February 1967.